Welcome to Brentfast with Brent Pope! where Hollywood Meets Great FOOD!
Brent Pope, Hollywood veteran and self-professed “fan of everything good”, eats breakfast with guests from all areas of the entertainment world. Hilarity & truth bombs ensue!
It’s for fans of film, TV, and stage. It’s for foodies. It’s for entertainment type people at any level. But most of all, it’s for people who like delightful things. It’s Brentfast time!
What People Are Saying
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Episode 71 - Johnny Rey Diaz
Brent chats with actor Johnny Rey Diaz, known best for his work on shows like Grey’s Anatomy, Bosch, Queen of the South, and CSI: Vegas. They discuss the challenge of playing an anti-hero, working on Pam & Tommy, acting on a long running hospital drama, when it’s okay to improvise on set, our favorite directors, and their Brentfast from the popular Hugo's Restaurant!
Dessert with Jhemma Ziegler
More with actor Jhemma Ziegler! They talk about Jhemma booking a role on Westworld, and how to deal with not being able to talk about a project you have worked on for a year or longer. They delve into how auditioning successes and disappointments can be a lot like going on first dates.
Episode 70 - Jhemma Ziegler
Brent and Jhemma Ziegler talk about being in hair and makeup for hours and hours on Doom Patrol, growing up in Miami, being fluent in Spanish, Jhemma’s process when producing and performing music, and their Brentfast from Zinc Cafe in the Los Angeles Arts District.
Dessert with Tommar Wilson
More with Brent and actor Tommar Wilson! They talk about the delight and sheer insanity of the long day required to perform on The Tony Awards, an early version of Rock of Ages, and the influence of the late Stephen Sondheim.
Episode 69 - Tommar Wilson
Brent chops it up with Broadway veteran Tommar Wilson, from several productions of Hamilton, the original Broadway cast of Book of Mormon, and projects like Frozen, Law & Order and Boardwalk Empire! They discuss the challenges of playing different characters in Hamilton, in strange ways, sharing a dressing room with Andrew Rannells, doing Broadway during the holidays, working with Michael K. Williams, and their Brentfast from Paty’s Restaurant!
Dessert with Cassidi Parker
Brent chats more with actor Cassidi Parker! They discuss the benefits of having a great manager, fun stories about unexpected things your manager might do for you, and the differences between an agent and a manager!
Episode 68 - Cassidi Parker
Brent sits down with actor Cassidi Parker! We discuss all things Margaritas, the fun of playing a villain, hanging at video village, Tajin seasoning, Negronis, Dirty Martinis, Chelsea Handler, and the first nighttime Brentfast at Tocaya in Westwood!
Episode 67 - Steven Bernstein, Part 2
Part 2 with down multi-hyphenate Steven Bernstein. They talk nice actors like Aaron Paul, Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Charlize Theron, how Terry Crewes made us take notice, creating art by violating rules instead of following them, casting Samantha Morton in Decoding Annie Parker, how that movie led to a Supreme Court case, why Succession succeeds despite its unlikeable characters, and Brent’s cousin Greg impression.
Episode 66 - Steven Bernstein, Part 1
Brent sits down with director, cinematographer, screenwriter Steven Bernstein. They discuss: undertaking projects that both frighten and make you feel uncomfortable, working with winner Charlize Theron on her Oscar winning role, the science of how films get made, whether the universe based on chaos or order, and Steven’s first breakfast in 3 years at Harvest Moon.
Dessert with Matthew Harris
Brent talks more with actor and comedian Matthew Harris, from shows like Brooklyn 99, Jane the Virgin, and Adam Ruins Everything. They discuss their major comedy influences, favorite sketch shows, and movies that make them laugh the most.
Episode 65 - Matthew Harris
Brent sits down with actor and comedian Matthew Harris. They talk about crazy happenings on corporate comedy gigs, Matthew’s home city of Stockton, shows we really wanted to book but didn’t, some favorite casting directors, Matthew’s outstanding Obama impression, and our Brentfast at Eggsellent Café!
DESSERT WITH Bob Schechter
Brent chats more with comedy writer Bob Schechter! They talk about Bob's visit to Pawn Stars in Las Vegas and his extensive record collection. They also discuss their personal favorite Beatle.
Episode 64 - Bob Schechter
Brent chats with veteran TV and comedy writer, Bob Schecter, best known for his work on The Magic School Bus and writing jokes for comedians like Rodney Dangerfield and Joan Rivers! They discuss writing, Lily Tomlin and Bob Newhart, growing up in Brooklyn, and their Brentfast from Black Heart Coffee!
Dessert with A.J. Castro
Brent chats more with actor A.J. Castro! They discuss the benefits of adopting a pit bull, how dog training is crucial, and ways to find the right new furry buddy for your home!
Episode 63 - A.J. Castro
Brent talks with actor A.J. Castro! They talk about crossing paths without knowing it, what it’s like when you almost get a role , playing pro wrestlers in video games, being born in Costa Rica, and our Brentfast from Pedalers Fork in Calabasas!
Halloween Dessert with Emma Malouff
It's our Halloween episode with actor Emma Malouff from American Crime Story: Impeachment! We chat about our favorite and least favorite Halloween candies, costumes that require wardrobe changes, themed costumes for multiple people, and the scariest movie that Emma has ever seen!
Episode 62 - Emma Malouff
Brent talks with actor Emma Malouff, best known for her role as Allison Tripp, on American Crime Story: Impeachment! They chat about working with the Sarah Paulson and what it’s like playing a real person in a show. They also discuss phones with holograms, Kouign Amann pastry, audition stories, the importance of Emma’s faith and family, and their Brentfast from Cara Vana Coffee Shop!
Dessert with Dog Davis
Brent chats more with Hollywood veteran and man about town Dog Davis. They dish on fun traditions and cocktail recommendations from old school Hollwood spots like The Dresden Room, Tiki Ti, Musso & Frank, and Boardner's!
Episode 61 - Dog Davis
Brent chats with Hollywood man about town Dog Davis. They talk: making a million bucks in Hollywood the hard way, being a child actor, playing in a semi-pro basketball game, working on the movie Showgirls, hanging out with Willie Nelson, and their Brentfast at The Griddle Café at Yamashiro!
Dessert with Diana Lundin
In this bonus Dessert clip from Episode 60, Brent talks more with award winning photographer Diana Lundin. They dig into Diana's Dog Noir photo series, the inspiration for it, and some famous film noir locations that have been used in her photos.